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Whether you are sure you want to attend ASU and earn an undergraduate degree in Sustainability or whether you are still deciding which school to attend and which degree to pursue, you are likely to have questions regarding our undergraduate programs. Please see below for answers to our most frequently asked questions.
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What makes the School of Sustainability
undergraduate programs different from other disciplinary-based
undergraduate programs?
The School’s programs are problem-based rather than disciplined-based
and students with different interests, skills,
and backgrounds get to learn and work together to solve real-world problems.
Students will be exposed to different ways of thinking in our programs
and will also have the opportunity to help shape the new, groundbreaking
field as it evolves. We also work very closely with the Global
Institute of Sustainability. The Institute is involved in many collaborative research
projects and hosts many top scholars and professionals working in the field
of sustainability. As far as the curriculum is concerned, our program equips
students with comprehensive knowledge of what is going on in the field
of sustainability at local, national, and global levels. Our program also
allows for students to focus in on a particular area of study to gain depth
in that area through coursework and an applied experience.
Are the School
of Sustainability undergraduate programs accredited?
ASU is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, which is a commission
of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. However, accreditation
by a national body or board that oversees academic degree programs in Sustainability
does not currently exist. In fact, formal education
in Sustainability is so new that we are one of the first schools in the
nation to offer graduate and undergraduate degrees in Sustainability. It
is possible that an accreditation process for programs in Sustainability
will be developed in the future, but one does not exist at this time.
Do you have any online or distance learning degree
programs in Sustainability?
At this point in time we do not have any undergraduate
degree programs that are available online or through distance learning.
What is the difference between the Bachelor of Arts in Sustainability
and the Bachelor of Science in Sustainability?
There are three distinct
differences between the two degree programs: 1) the tracks that students
are able to pursue within each of the degree programs, 2) the math requirement,
and 3) the second language requirement.
How do I apply to ASU?
The School of Sustainability uses ASU’s universal application
process for undergraduate applications. For more
information, please visit ASU’s Undergraduate
Admissions site.
When should I apply for admission?
Is there a deadline?
For information on when you
should apply, please visit these links for application timelines based
on your student status:
What are the application requirements for the undergraduate programs?
The School of Sustainability does
not have any supplemental admissions criteria
or higher standards for our undergraduate
programs other than what is required for the
general application to Arizona State University. For additional information,
please review the Undergraduate
Admissions Requirement Summary.
Can I pursue
an undergraduate degree in Sustainability concurrently
with another undergraduate degree?
More than one baccalaureate degree may
be pursued concurrently if prior approval is given by the standards committee(s)
of the college(s)/school(s) offering the degrees. Students may receive
concurrent degrees if they meet the minimum requirements for both degrees.
Students will need to talk with their advisor about this.
I already have
a baccalaureate degree. Can I pursue an undergraduate
degree in Sustainability?
The student seeking a second baccalaureate degree
must meet admission criteria. After conferral of the first degree, a minimum
of 30 semester hours in resident credit courses
at ASU must be successfully completed to earn the second baccalaureate
degree. The student must meet all degree and university requirements of
the second degree.
How much does it cost to complete
an undergraduate program?
The full cost of completing
an undergraduate degree at ASU will depend on several
factors:
See current ASU tuition rates and fees.
How do I establish Arizona residency?
For
information on how to establish Arizona residency,
please visit Residency
Classification.
What types of careers
will be available to students with an undergraduate
degree in Sustainability?
Sustainability graduates
are prepared for admission into strong graduate
and professional schools or may assume positions
in higher education, industry, consultancy,
utilities, regulatory agencies, non-profits,
non-governmental organizations, or local, state
or federal government. Recent interest in sustainability
within business and government has created new
employment opportunities in the field. By engaging
a breadth of knowledge and experience, and by acquiring
the skills to integrate various domains of knowledge,
sustainability students prepare themselves for a variety of careers to
help find solutions to challenges having to do
with biodiversity and habitats, climate, social
transformations, energy, materials and technology, governance and policy,
international development, urbanization, and water. Learn more about careers
in sustainability by visiting our careers section.
Are there any programs,
activities, or student groups at ASU that I can
get involved with that are related to Sustainability?
There are several student groups involved in sustainability
efforts and initiatives on campus. We encourage you to contact these groups
and get involved in making a difference right here at ASU. Learn more about
student initiatives in sustainability by visiting our student
life section.
